Lettering Library | Mega Bundle

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A Digital Library of Vintage Lettering

Achieve a deep and rich knowledge of lettering, sign painting, and typography with the Lettering Library.

This collection of 125 rare lettering books was acquired by lettering artist and graphic designer Jason Carne over many years of searching auction sites, antique shops, and word-of-mouth from fellow artists. 

The result is a library of books that cost over $10,000 to build and contains books on a vast array of lettering related subjects including:

  • Hand lettering
  • Sign painting
  • Type design
  • Typesetting
  • Printing
  • And much, much more

Jason has made this collection of books available as PDF files meticulously photographed to preserve these rare books. 

Grab yourself a glass of bourbon, your favorite notebook, and open up any of the 125 PDF books in the Lettering Library and immerse yourself in the history and secrets of lettering.

Photographed. Not Scanned.

The Lettering Library is a gigantic download. 4.7 GB to be precise. 

This is largely because each book has been carefully photographed, not scanned, so the books don't get damaged. 

If you love lettering you get it. You understand why these books have been photographed. 

If you're looking for scanned books to save on file size or so you can drop them in Adobe Illustrator and live trace the letters, this isn't for you.

Testimonials

"I bought it within 5 seconds of seeing it (which is faster than I make impulse buys in the chips section of the grocery store). Treat yo self to this invaluable resource OR boyfriends/girlfriends of letterers: buy this for your type-obsessed significant other and win holiday gift giving for life."

Lauren Hom

"All my design, illustration, type friends... CHECK THIS OUT! Jason Carne has assembled the Avengers of type instruction and cataloging. This is an insane deal and you should check it out! Jason is the real deal."

Lenny Terenzi

"Lettering Library is a great source of inspiration for all typography artists and designers."

Dave Smith

"Easiest decision I've made all year."

Lance Corlett

The Lettering Library is a PDF Collection

This is a collection of 125 PDFs created from Jason's collection of authentic vintage lettering books. You are not buying physical books. (Which is actually good because it would take up a ton of space).

Note: The discounted price is based on the cost of these books if you were to purchase them individually from Lettering Library.

[NOTE TO PC USERS]: PC users need to use WinRar to unzip this file.

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
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112 reviews
  • MC
    Margaret C.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Library without the dust!

    A wealth of resources at your fingertips without the dust! Easier to transport too! Thank guys!

  • AA
    Anu A.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Vintage heaven!

    I’d give a 100 stars and more if I could!!! This is absolutely the best ever collection of vintage lettering guides and books you could ever find in any library of the world. If you are someone interested in learning from original lettering works of yesteryear masters, then look no further. I’ve read through only a third of the books present and every page was a precious gem. All the pages are high quality jpeg images taken with good lighting. I’m from India and I love vintage lettering and am practising to develop my own style. I wasn’t able to find good books on the subject online or in my city’s local libraries. I saved up for purchasing this awesome awesome product and this was one of the best ever investments I’ve made. Thank you Retrosupply, Dustin and team for putting all these books together for vintage lettering enthusiasts like me. Truly grateful🙏🏻 keep up the good work guys!!!

  • KK
    Katherine K.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Unbelievably great resource.

    Exceeds all expectations - what I've always wanted.

  • SH
    Sylvie H.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Amazing resource

    I’ve only gotten through 1/10th of all the books so far. It’s very extensive and worth it! I’m very happy with my purchase.

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    Hi Sylvie,

    We're so happy to hear you're enjoying the Lettering Library! We hope you'll love the rest of the collection as well.

    Happy creating, and thank you for supporting us!

    -The RetroSupply Co. Team

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    Amanda W.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Such a great resource!

    I have been enjoying this library so much. There are so many styles and such a broad time frame represented. Everything from show card and sign lettering to lettering styles from the 1850s I've never seen before. Such a great source of inspiration. The files are pdfs created from images rather than flatbed scans, but all the pages are clear and readable for me so far.

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    RetroSupply Co.

    Hi Amanda,

    Thank you for your purchase and review of The Lettering Library Mega Bundle! We're so happy to hear you're finding the books inspiring. Thank you for your detailed review and description of the included in material. It will be very useful for others considering it.

    Happy creating, and thank you for supporting us!

    -The RetroSupply Co. Team

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